Objective

Ensure a clean, safe, and hygienic environment in the activity room of the aged care facility to promote the well-being of residents and staff.

Quick Reference

  • Facility Type: Aged Care Facility
  • Space: Activity Room
  • Frequency: Daily
  • Responsible Role: Cleaning Team Member
  • Standard Code: ANCMF-AU-ACF-AR-01

Service Level

[“AS/NZS 3733:1995″,”ISO 14001:2015″,”EN 13549:2001″,”ISSA Cleaning Standards”,”NEN 2075:2011″]

Scope of Work

  • Dust all surfaces including tables, chairs, and shelves.
  • Vacuum carpeted areas and rugs.
  • Mop hard floors with appropriate disinfectant solution.
  • Sanitize high-touch areas such as door handles, light switches, and remote controls.
  • Wipe down and disinfect all activity equipment and materials.
  • Empty and sanitize waste bins.
  • Clean windows and glass surfaces to remove smudges and fingerprints.
  • Ensure all cleaning supplies are stored safely and securely after use.

Method

  1. Begin by dusting all surfaces using a microfiber cloth to capture dust and allergens.
  2. Vacuum all carpeted areas thoroughly, ensuring corners and under furniture are addressed.
  3. Prepare a disinfectant solution according to manufacturer instructions and mop all hard floor surfaces.
  4. Use disinfectant wipes or spray to sanitize high-touch areas, ensuring complete coverage.
  5. Wipe down all activity equipment with a suitable disinfectant, paying attention to frequently handled items.
  6. Empty waste bins, replace liners, and sanitize the bin surfaces.
  7. Clean windows and glass surfaces using a glass cleaner and a lint-free cloth.
  8. Store all cleaning equipment and supplies in designated storage areas, ensuring they are ready for future use.

Equipment

  • Microfiber cloths
  • Vacuum cleaner
  • Mop and bucket
  • Disinfectant solution
  • Disinfectant wipes
  • Glass cleaner
  • Lint-free cloths
  • Waste bin liners

Quality Criteria

Excellent All surfaces visibly clean, no dust, stains, or debris. Pleasant appearance with no odors. All cleaning tasks completed to highest standard.
Good Most surfaces clean with minimal dust or minor marks. Generally tidy appearance. All major cleaning tasks completed satisfactorily.
Pass Basic cleaning completed, surfaces generally clean but may have some minor dust or marks. Acceptable standard for routine operations.
Fail Visible dirt, stains, or debris present. Unacceptable odors or untidy appearance. Cleaning tasks incomplete or inadequate. Requires immediate re-cleaning.

Documentation

  • Cleaning Checklist: Digital or paper checklist to verify completion of all cleaning tasks
  • Incident Reports: Documentation of any cleaning-related incidents, spills, or issues encountered
  • Maintenance Records: Record any maintenance needs identified during cleaning (for reporting to maintenance team)
  • Photos: Before and after photos as requested to document cleaning completion and quality